Online Degrees
TUITION AND FINANCIAL AID
Great news! Through the generosity of numerous corporations and foundations, plus our own suite of scholarships, WGU maintains a robust program of scholarships made available to qualified students.
Scholarships are one of the many ways in which WGU removes obstacles from your path to achieving your education goals and improving your career opportunities. It’s part of our investment in the future of our students.
Eligibility requirements for new or returning students may vary for each scholarship. Students are eligible to apply within 90 days of starting a degree program (either before or after).
Recipients will be chosen based upon their academic record, financial need, readiness for online study, and current competency, plus other considerations specific to the individual scholarship.
If a student qualifies for multiple scholarships, the scholarship committee will consider each opportunity and select which one to award, if any.
NOTE: WGU employees and family members who are eligible for the employee discount cannot apply.
To be considered for any WGU scholarships, you must be provisionally accepted as a WGU student.
Complete the admissions application and work with your enrollment counselor to move through the admissions process.
NOTE: Returning WGU graduates should complete the Returning Graduate Application.
The general application is required for all WGU scholarships, and lets us learn more about you and which scholarships you may be eligible for. To access the application, you will need your MyWGU student portal credentials, which will be sent to you shortly after Step 1.
NOTE: You are eligible to apply for scholarships within 90 days of starting a degree program, either before or after. You must complete the application within 90 days of your intended start date. *Students beginning on or after October 1, 2022 will have 90 days before starting a degree program and 30 days after starting a degree program to apply for scholarships.
Based on what you tell us in Step 2, we’ll let you know which scholarships you might be eligible for. Finish up by reviewing the recommended opportunities and completing the supplemental application for each scholarship you’d like to be considered for.
NOTE: These additional applications need to be submitted within 5 days of submitting the general application.
State Scholarships
WGU IDAHO PARTNERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP ($4,000)
For new students or returning graduates residing in the state of Idaho who want to further their education at WGU.
WGU PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION SCHOLARSHIP ($2,500)
In honor of Public Service Recognition, this is a scholarship opportunity exclusive to those working for the State of Indiana.
TEACH NEVADA SCHOLARSHIP ($18,000)
For new students who are pursuing an undergrad degree and intending to obtain a license to teach early childhood, grades K-12 or special education in Nevada.
WGU NORTH CAROLINA 5TH ANNIVERSARY SCHOLARSHIP ($10,000)
To celebrate WGU North Carolina's 5th Anniversary, five recipients will receive tuition credit of $2,500 per term (renewable for up to four terms) for a total of $10,000 each.
WGU NORTH CAROLINA MILITARY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP ($2,500)
WGU North Carolina is partnering with the USO of North Carolina to offer the Military Service Scholarship for local active duty, veteran military personnel, and their family members.
TEACH FOR AMERICA–NORTH CAROLINA SCHOLARSHIP ($2,500)
For North Carolina TFA members who are either new WGU students (within 90 days of enrolling) or returning WGU graduates (within 90 days of beginning the continuing program).
WGU TEXAS TRAILBLAZER SCHOLARSHIP ($5,000)
In celebration of the more than 8,000 Texans who have earned a WGU Texas degree, this scholarship is for motivated Texans wishing to further their education.
HOUSTON ISD BECOME A TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP ($4,000)
For Houston ISD employees who are pursuing an initial licensure program in the Teachers College.
FINISH TO GO FURTHER WITH WGU TEXAS SCHOLARSHIP ($2,500)
To help more students reach their goal of finishing a college degree.
GRADULET SCHOLARSHIP ($2,500)
For members of the Harmony Public Schools alumni network and community who wish to advance their education in the business, education, information technology, or healthcare fields.
For new students or returning graduates residing in the state of Utah who want to further their education at WGU.
WGU WASHINGTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP ($2,000)
For graduates from a community college in Washington who wish to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
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Thank You to our Donors
Scholarship opportunities are made possible in part by the generous support of many companies, foundations, partner organizations, and individuals, including WGU alumni, faculty, and staff. Learn how donors can make a difference at WGU.
